Bat Detector Buyer's Guide - Passive Detectors

{"id":107411898395,"title":"Pettersson D500x","handle":"pettersson-d500x","description":"\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Premier Passive Bat Acoustic Monitoring Device.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe D500X is a full spectrum \"direct recording\" ultrasound recording unit intended for long-term, unattended recording of bat and other high frequency animal calls. Designed to be deployed for weeks or months, this device detects full-spectrum ultrasound and records in real time using the highest quality, highest signal-to-noise ratio microphone presently available on any passive bat detector today.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial BCM Edition FD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a new option requested by our biologists who wanted an easier method to record voucher calls and other active monitoring tasks. Live frequency-division output is available using user-supplied standard headphones and allows you to make full spectrum manual recordings for as long as the bat of interest can be heard. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003eWhy choose Pettersson?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eLess than 1% of all D500x and D500x microphones ever sold have ever been returned for refurbishment.\u003c\/em\u003e When you are conducting serious, time sensitive research, count on Pettersson equipment having more uptime than other detector platforms. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003eWhat's in the box?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEither version includes (1)- 16GB SanDisk Gold compact flash card, external microphone with preamp, protective microphone capsule by BCM, and manual. 4- C batteries and mic extension cable not included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's in the Grab and Go Acoustic Survey Kit?\u003c\/strong\u003e This kit is the same setup BCM uses for professional surveys and training workshop events. It includes your detector version of choice, the protective BCM microphone capsule, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e(1) 25' external microphone DMX extension cable, (1) 24'' Looped Gear Tie, (1) D500x Survey Pouch, and (1) weather resistant storage box (holds all of the above including a 20 Ah external battery \u003cem\u003e(obtain locally)\u003c\/em\u003e in storage, travel, and deployment.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style250\"\u003eGeneral D500x Features:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCables are a major fail point in the field so Pettersson keeps is easy to replace. \u003c\/span\u003eMicrophone is independent of the detector, and is connected via a standard 5-pin DMX cable available from local music stores. Unlike some other systems t\u003cspan\u003ehe microphone can even be mounted directly onto the detector itself to aid in troubleshooting the cable and potentially save a night of sampling while a replacement cord is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esourced locally!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003e\"Power Fail-Resume Recording\" feature resumes a recording session if power is interrupted\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003eFour timers to turn the unit on\/off at desired intervals, as well as a sunset\/sunrise programmable offsets; the D500x knows when your local sunset\/sunrise is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003eFour levels of sophisticated trigger sensitivity actively rejects noise and minimizes the number of noise files recorded\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003eStorage capacity for weeks or months under normal conditions, generates *.wav files on CF cards. \u003cem\u003e(BCM strongly advises leaving no recorder any manufacturer unattended longer than you can afford to lose your data!)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003eTime, date, coordinates, \u0026amp; settings metadata stamped sound files\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003eLog file records each timer session on\/off, status every hour, memory remaining, and battery voltage. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003eLow power consumption \u0026lt;200 milliamperes. Uses commonly found inexpensive DC power plugs and is reverse polarity protected.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003eNo computer required to launch detector or record files. CF cards format in the device.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003eSize: 165 x 170 x 53 mm, solid rugged aluminum housing that is weather and dust resistant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003eSampling rates: 44.1 kHz, 300 kHz and 500 kHz (optimized for 500 kHz)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003eADC resolution: 16 bits with onboard memory buffer that never drops data\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003eSelectable high-pass filter to attenuate undesired low frequency signals, or leave off to record other wildlife below 15 kHz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003eSync the D500x time with your existing handheld GPS and record a track on your GPS (or even an iPhone). Then use the inexpensive app from Myotisoft.com to combine your D500x bat files with your GPS track and display your bats on Google Earth. No complicated, expensive connectors required.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003eOne of the fastest post processing workflows when using SonoBat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003eThe D500x microphone is 1) inherently weather resistant without needing a windscreen that must be replaced frequently and 2) moderately directional without add-on \"cones\" that degrade the sound recording.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003eBCM includes a handy microphone capsule for not only protecting the mic in storage and transport, but can also be used cleverly two ways to add even more weatherproofing during deployments if desired.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/batmanagement.com\/products\/transect-app-for-visualizing-mobile-transect-data\" title=\"Myotisoft Transect\"\u003eMyotisoft Transect\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/batmanagement.com\/collections\/sonobat-software\" title=\"SonoBat Bat Call Analysis Software\"\u003eSonoBat Bat Call Analysis software\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style250\"\u003eD500x Special Edition FD Features:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003eHeadphone jack to monitor live frequency-divison output. This feature was requested by BCM so that the D500x could effectively be used to selectively record when listening during active monitoring, and tracking voucher calls in particular. You can now monitor activity during mobile transects, and monitor audio during deployment to better assess if your detector is triggering on noise or real bats.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003eThe D500x Special Edition FD have an additional current drain of ca 14 mA in the Armed and Recording modes. This results in the following battery drain per 24 hours:\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003eAssume the D500X FD is active for 10 hours and sleeps for 14 hours and records for 1 hours of the 10 active hours. This results in an approximate drain of 535 mAh per 24 hours. Without the FD circuit, this would have been ca 385 mAh, i.e. an increase by 38% with the FD.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003eAssume the D500X FD is active for 10 hours and sleeps for 14 hours and records for 3 hours of the 10 active hours. This results in an approximate drain of 1000 mAh per 24 hours. Without the FD circuit, this would have been ca 860 mAh, i.e. an increase by 16% with the FD.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003eIf you have no interest using your D500x for Active Monitoring\/listening to activity in real time, and would prefer the best battery performance for long term deployment, consider the standard D500x instead.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"style368\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"style347\"\u003ePettersson's detectors continue to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style245\"\u003eserve because they\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style347\"\u003e are among the highest quality, they are well thought out, and contain useful features end users need, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style245\"\u003einstead of being rushed-to-market experiments. \u003cem\u003eWhat is your data \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style373\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style347\"\u003e(and your time)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style245\"\u003e worth?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style470\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style373\"\u003e\"I spent the past two weeks teaching back-to-back workshops that focused heavily on acoustics..... and (as always) the D500X out-performed all the other models combined in number and quality of calls. I think our students were mightily impressed and my mantra \"you get what you pay for\" has started to sink in. Nothing beats how easy and user friendly the D500x is to operate and how easy it is to post-process the calls and get on with the business of analysis. I'm hoping it will become the \"go to\" device for applications requiring the best sound quality available in a passive detector.\"  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style470\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e- Janet Tyburec, principal bat workshop instructor for BCI, BCM, USFS \u0026amp; others since 1992 and is an expert user of AnaBat, AnaLook, Wildlife Acoustics hardware, and SonoBat software\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003eAvailability changes rapidly, allow 2 business days to ship if in stock and up to 3 weeks if backordered; email sales@batmanagement.com for current \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#38761d\" style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"caret-color: #38761d;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eestimate\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan 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style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Premier Passive Bat Acoustic Monitoring Device.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe D500X is a full spectrum \"direct recording\" ultrasound recording unit intended for long-term, unattended recording of bat and other high frequency animal calls. Designed to be deployed for weeks or months, this device detects full-spectrum ultrasound and records in real time using the highest quality, highest signal-to-noise ratio microphone presently available on any passive bat detector today.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial BCM Edition FD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a new option requested by our biologists who wanted an easier method to record voucher calls and other active monitoring tasks. Live frequency-division output is available using user-supplied standard headphones and allows you to make full spectrum manual recordings for as long as the bat of interest can be heard. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003eWhy choose Pettersson?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eLess than 1% of all D500x and D500x microphones ever sold have ever been returned for refurbishment.\u003c\/em\u003e When you are conducting serious, time sensitive research, count on Pettersson equipment having more uptime than other detector platforms. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003eWhat's in the box?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEither version includes (1)- 16GB SanDisk Gold compact flash card, external microphone with preamp, protective microphone capsule by BCM, and manual. 4- C batteries and mic extension cable not included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's in the Grab and Go Acoustic Survey Kit?\u003c\/strong\u003e This kit is the same setup BCM uses for professional surveys and training workshop events. It includes your detector version of choice, the protective BCM microphone capsule, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e(1) 25' external microphone DMX extension cable, (1) 24'' Looped Gear Tie, (1) D500x Survey Pouch, and (1) weather resistant storage box (holds all of the above including a 20 Ah external battery \u003cem\u003e(obtain locally)\u003c\/em\u003e in storage, travel, and deployment.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style250\"\u003eGeneral D500x Features:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCables are a major fail point in the field so Pettersson keeps is easy to replace. \u003c\/span\u003eMicrophone is independent of the detector, and is connected via a standard 5-pin DMX cable available from local music stores. Unlike some other systems t\u003cspan\u003ehe microphone can even be mounted directly onto the detector itself to aid in troubleshooting the cable and potentially save a night of sampling while a replacement cord is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esourced locally!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003e\"Power Fail-Resume Recording\" feature resumes a recording session if power is interrupted\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003eFour timers to turn the unit on\/off at desired intervals, as well as a sunset\/sunrise programmable offsets; the D500x knows when your local sunset\/sunrise is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003eFour levels of sophisticated trigger sensitivity actively rejects noise and minimizes the number of noise files recorded\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003eStorage capacity for weeks or months under normal conditions, generates *.wav files on CF cards. \u003cem\u003e(BCM strongly advises leaving no recorder any manufacturer unattended longer than you can afford to lose your data!)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003eTime, date, coordinates, \u0026amp; settings metadata stamped sound files\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003eLog file records each timer session on\/off, status every hour, memory remaining, and battery voltage. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003eLow power consumption \u0026lt;200 milliamperes. Uses commonly found inexpensive DC power plugs and is reverse polarity protected.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003eNo computer required to launch detector or record files. CF cards format in the device.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003eSize: 165 x 170 x 53 mm, solid rugged aluminum housing that is weather and dust resistant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003eSampling rates: 44.1 kHz, 300 kHz and 500 kHz (optimized for 500 kHz)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003eADC resolution: 16 bits with onboard memory buffer that never drops data\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003eSelectable high-pass filter to attenuate undesired low frequency signals, or leave off to record other wildlife below 15 kHz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003eSync the D500x time with your existing handheld GPS and record a track on your GPS (or even an iPhone). Then use the inexpensive app from Myotisoft.com to combine your D500x bat files with your GPS track and display your bats on Google Earth. No complicated, expensive connectors required.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003eOne of the fastest post processing workflows when using SonoBat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003eThe D500x microphone is 1) inherently weather resistant without needing a windscreen that must be replaced frequently and 2) moderately directional without add-on \"cones\" that degrade the sound recording.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003eBCM includes a handy microphone capsule for not only protecting the mic in storage and transport, but can also be used cleverly two ways to add even more weatherproofing during deployments if desired.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/batmanagement.com\/products\/transect-app-for-visualizing-mobile-transect-data\" title=\"Myotisoft Transect\"\u003eMyotisoft Transect\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/batmanagement.com\/collections\/sonobat-software\" title=\"SonoBat Bat Call Analysis Software\"\u003eSonoBat Bat Call Analysis software\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style250\"\u003eD500x Special Edition FD Features:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003eHeadphone jack to monitor live frequency-divison output. This feature was requested by BCM so that the D500x could effectively be used to selectively record when listening during active monitoring, and tracking voucher calls in particular. You can now monitor activity during mobile transects, and monitor audio during deployment to better assess if your detector is triggering on noise or real bats.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003eThe D500x Special Edition FD have an additional current drain of ca 14 mA in the Armed and Recording modes. This results in the following battery drain per 24 hours:\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003eAssume the D500X FD is active for 10 hours and sleeps for 14 hours and records for 1 hours of the 10 active hours. This results in an approximate drain of 535 mAh per 24 hours. Without the FD circuit, this would have been ca 385 mAh, i.e. an increase by 38% with the FD.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003eAssume the D500X FD is active for 10 hours and sleeps for 14 hours and records for 3 hours of the 10 active hours. This results in an approximate drain of 1000 mAh per 24 hours. Without the FD circuit, this would have been ca 860 mAh, i.e. an increase by 16% with the FD.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003eIf you have no interest using your D500x for Active Monitoring\/listening to activity in real time, and would prefer the best battery performance for long term deployment, consider the standard D500x instead.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"style368\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"style347\"\u003ePettersson's detectors continue to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style245\"\u003eserve because they\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style347\"\u003e are among the highest quality, they are well thought out, and contain useful features end users need, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style245\"\u003einstead of being rushed-to-market experiments. \u003cem\u003eWhat is your data \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style373\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style347\"\u003e(and your time)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style245\"\u003e worth?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style470\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style373\"\u003e\"I spent the past two weeks teaching back-to-back workshops that focused heavily on acoustics..... and (as always) the D500X out-performed all the other models combined in number and quality of calls. I think our students were mightily impressed and my mantra \"you get what you pay for\" has started to sink in. Nothing beats how easy and user friendly the D500x is to operate and how easy it is to post-process the calls and get on with the business of analysis. I'm hoping it will become the \"go to\" device for applications requiring the best sound quality available in a passive detector.\"  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style470\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e- Janet Tyburec, principal bat workshop instructor for BCI, BCM, USFS \u0026amp; others since 1992 and is an expert user of AnaBat, AnaLook, Wildlife Acoustics hardware, and SonoBat software\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003eAvailability changes rapidly, allow 2 business days to ship if in stock and up to 3 weeks if backordered; email sales@batmanagement.com for current \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#38761d\" style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"caret-color: #38761d;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eestimate\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eSee our\u003c\/span\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/batmanagement.com\/apps\/help-center\"\u003ePettersson D500 Knowledge Base for frequently asked questions and answers . . .\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e"}

{"id":301646184475,"title":"Pettersson D500x Grab and Go Kit","handle":"pettersson-d500x-grab-and-go-kit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's in the Grab and Go Acoustic Survey Kit?\u003c\/strong\u003e This kit is the same setup BCM uses for professional surveys and training workshop events. It includes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour detector version of choice \u003cstrong\u003eStandard\u003c\/strong\u003e for passive monitoring only,  or \u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Edition FD version\u003c\/strong\u003e for active monitoring as well\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(1)- 16GB SanDisk Gold compact flash card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eexternal microphone with preamp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtective microphone capsule by BCM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(1) 25' external microphone DMX extension cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(1) 24'' Looped Gear Tie\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(1) weather resistant plastic storage box (holds all of the above including a 20 Ah external battery \u003cem\u003e(obtain locally)\u003c\/em\u003e in storage, travel, and deployment.) Keep in mind if anyone really wants your bat detector, they will take it regardless of any theft deterrent. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you just need the \"accessories only\", this includes the plastic (non-locking) storage\/deployment case, 35' cord, microphone protection capsule, and gear tie. This option -does not- include a detector, microphone, or CF card (items that come with every D500X).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/235914557\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\" webkitallowfullscreen=\"\" mozallowfullscreen=\"\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/235915741\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\" webkitallowfullscreen=\"\" mozallowfullscreen=\"\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe D500X is a full spectrum \"direct recording\" ultrasound recording unit intended for long-term, unattended recording of bat and other high frequency animal calls. Designed to be deployed for weeks or months, this device detects full-spectrum ultrasound and records in real time using the highest quality, highest signal-to-noise ratio microphone presently available on any passive bat detector today. More information and specifications of the D500x can be found on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/batmanagement.com\/collections\/pettersson-collection\/products\/pettersson-d500x\" title=\"Pettersson D500x\"\u003ethe D500x product page.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial BCM Edition FD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a new option requested by our biologists who wanted an easier method to record voucher calls and other active monitoring tasks. Live frequency-division output is available using user-supplied standard headphones and allows you to make full spectrum manual recordings for as long as the bat of interest can be heard. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003eAvailability changes rapidly, allow 2 business days to ship if in stock and up to 3 weeks if backordered; email sales@batmanagement.com for current \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#38761d\" style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"caret-color: #38761d;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eestimate\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e","published_at":"2017-09-20T17:27:14-04:00","created_at":"2017-11-08T14:07:26-05:00","vendor":"Pettersson Elektronik","type":"Bat 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This option -does not- include a detector, microphone, or CF card (items that come with every D500X).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/235914557\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\" webkitallowfullscreen=\"\" mozallowfullscreen=\"\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/235915741\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\" webkitallowfullscreen=\"\" mozallowfullscreen=\"\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe D500X is a full spectrum \"direct recording\" ultrasound recording unit intended for long-term, unattended recording of bat and other high frequency animal calls. Designed to be deployed for weeks or months, this device detects full-spectrum ultrasound and records in real time using the highest quality, highest signal-to-noise ratio microphone presently available on any passive bat detector today. More information and specifications of the D500x can be found on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/batmanagement.com\/collections\/pettersson-collection\/products\/pettersson-d500x\" title=\"Pettersson D500x\"\u003ethe D500x product page.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial BCM Edition FD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a new option requested by our biologists who wanted an easier method to record voucher calls and other active monitoring tasks. Live frequency-division output is available using user-supplied standard headphones and allows you to make full spectrum manual recordings for as long as the bat of interest can be heard. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003eAvailability changes rapidly, allow 2 business days to ship if in stock and up to 3 weeks if backordered; email sales@batmanagement.com for current \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#38761d\" style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"caret-color: #38761d;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eestimate\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e"}

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Whether you have limited gear and looking to take on a larger project, or if you find yourself needing a piece of equipment for only a short period of time and don’t want to invest in the full cost of an item you’ll rarely use, we may be able to help.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style535\"\u003eBat Conservation and Management has recently begun offering a cost effective alternative to outfitting acoustic surveys, which depending on the size of your project, can require large up front-costs. Whether you are short one detector and require a temporary replacement, have a short-term project and need a large array of detectors at your disposal, or have a massive project requiring a large amount of equipment fast, BCM is equipped with a fleet of Pettersson D500x Ultrasound detectors ready for deployment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style535\"\u003eDetectors come equipped with a protective weatherproof ammo case, 25’ microphone extension cable, a Pettersson D500x with it's famous external microphone, and rubber bands for placing the mic on poles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style535\"\u003eAdditional CF cards for swapping data, and larger external batteries for longer or cold weather deployments are available. We can even include our virtually indestructible poles to get your mic up off the ground, off of tree trunks and into the bat's airspace where it needs to be for better recording quality. 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Due to the unique nature of much of the work that we do, finding a supplier for some of this equipment can be challenging at times. This is one reason that over the years BCM has moved toward creating and building much of its own survey gear--customized to our standards and made to hold up to and endure the abuses of a busy field season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style535\"\u003eWhether we build it from the ground up, or distribute for one of our faithful partnerships, the gear we offer is the gear we use ourselves. However, we understand that the convenience of a full-scale workshop, and extra time are not universal, and so personally collecting and assembling the right equipment for your own survey needs may be unrealistic. Whether you have limited gear and looking to take on a larger project, or if you find yourself needing a piece of equipment for only a short period of time and don’t want to invest in the full cost of an item you’ll rarely use, we may be able to help.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style535\"\u003eBat Conservation and Management has recently begun offering a cost effective alternative to outfitting acoustic surveys, which depending on the size of your project, can require large up front-costs. Whether you are short one detector and require a temporary replacement, have a short-term project and need a large array of detectors at your disposal, or have a massive project requiring a large amount of equipment fast, BCM is equipped with a fleet of Pettersson D500x Ultrasound detectors ready for deployment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style535\"\u003eDetectors come equipped with a protective weatherproof ammo case, 25’ microphone extension cable, a Pettersson D500x with it's famous external microphone, and rubber bands for placing the mic on poles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style535\"\u003eAdditional CF cards for swapping data, and larger external batteries for longer or cold weather deployments are available. We can even include our virtually indestructible poles to get your mic up off the ground, off of tree trunks and into the bat's airspace where it needs to be for better recording quality. If you have any questions or would like to find out how you can go about borrowing some acoustic equipment from us, call or email today!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style665\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRental Pricing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style470\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style577\"\u003e\"Grab and Go\" Field Bat\u003cbr\u003eAcoustic Survey Package\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style221\"\u003e(1) Pettersson D500x Standard Bat Detector.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style221\"\u003eMay run up to 10 nights on internal \"C\" batteries (not included). \u003cspan class=\"style521\"\u003e20 Ah external battery + cable also available.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style221\"\u003e(1) D500x external microphone \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style221\"\u003e(1) 25' external microphone DMX extension cable \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style521\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style642\"\u003e(1) Protective microphone capsule\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style221\"\u003e(1) 8 GB Compactflash Memory Card (additional 32 GB cards available)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style221\"\u003eRubberbands for mic attachment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style521\"\u003e(1) weather resistant storage box (holds all of the above in storage, travel, and deployment.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style1137\"\u003e*Rental prices are calculated by detector\/ by night until shipped for return. A return-shipping label will be included with each rental and is to be used for the rental return. One (1) day of preparation (arrival day) is included with your rental cost and and subsequent night will be calculated at the normal rate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style538\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style250\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style215\"\u003e$550.00\/\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e1 night* per detector,\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style215\"\u003e$50 each additional night, per detector\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style538\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style1135\"\u003e*1st day of arrival does not count towards nights of use.\u003cbr\u003eShipping + handling + optional insurance + batteries are NOT included. 1st night must be paid in advance on all detectors, shipping and additional nights will be calculated upon return\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003eAvailable In Stock, \u003cem\u003eUsually Ships 1-2 Days\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e"}

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Plug in a storage device (card reader) into the USB2 slot. Upon booting the iFR-IV, the typical settings should be reviewed, such as date, time, trigger setting, and timer options. You can also enter custom filenames and even SonoBat compatible metadata notes about your sampling location.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"f-lp\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style1009\"\u003eUnplug the LCD controller and the iFR-IV sleeps until the next programmed monitoring event occurs. 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class=\"style1009\"\u003eThe iFR-IV is an integrated field recording system developed for overnight and extended duration monitoring projects.  Drawing just 3.2 Watts, the iFR-IV is Binary Acoustic Technologies lowest power recording solution. It is capable of recording up to three days using the internal battery and up to two weeks using a small 40 Ah external car battery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style1009\"\u003eA complete monitoring system can be assembled using a minimum of components. A typical overnight recording system consists of an iFR-IV Field Recorder along with an ultrasonic microphone.  The system can also be reconfigured into a extended duration recording system by adding, a USB hard drive, and a solar panel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style1009\"\u003eThe iFR-IV is a fully weather proof system built into a small Pelican case. It includes an integrated battery system, an embedded microcontroller, a high speed 16-bit digitizing system and two USB connectors which allow it to control and operate an ultrasonic microphone along with a combination of  external USB hard-drives, Compact Flash writers, or USB thumb-drives for storage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style1009\"\u003eInternally, the iFR-IV runs an embedded version of SPECT’R software.  It supports an operation timer, the WAVPACK loss-less compressed file format, sleep mode to conserve battery power, a file scrubber to reduce noise-only files, and a remote file transfer mode that will automatic transfer recordings back to a specified FTP site.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style1009\"\u003eThe iFR-IV operates using Binary Acoustic Technologies EXT ultrasonic microphone units. The microphone interface supports cable lengths of up to 250 feet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style141\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style229\"\u003eHow it works: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style1009\"\u003eConnect the EXT microphone and plug in the optional LCD controller to the USB1 port. Plug in a storage device (card reader) into the USB2 slot. Upon booting the iFR-IV, the typical settings should be reviewed, such as date, time, trigger setting, and timer options. You can also enter custom filenames and even SonoBat compatible metadata notes about your sampling location.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"f-lp\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style1009\"\u003eUnplug the LCD controller and the iFR-IV sleeps until the next programmed monitoring event occurs. A log file is written to your storage media along with SonoBat compatible .wav files.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"f-lp\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"f-fp\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style229\"\u003eThe iFR-IV is best at:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003eOvernight or longer duration unattended recording\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003eSituations where very long cable runs are required\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003eBuilt in networking; suitable for deployments where you would like to remotely access the data\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style229\"\u003eiFR-IV Specifications:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"f-lp\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003e250 kHz sampling rate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003eFull Spectrum recording\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003eLoss-less file compressor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003eSupports most USB storage devices\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003eOperation timer for unattended operation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003eSleep mode to conserve battery power\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003eAutomated snapshot recording mode\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003eSonobat file compatibility\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003eBuilt-in file scrubber\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003eBuilt-in remote file transfer capability\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003eHigh speed USB 2.0 interface\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003ePocket-sized, durable aluminum enclosure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003eWeatherproof\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003ePower Requirements : +12V @ 3.2W (typ.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/batmanagement.com\/products\/transect-app-for-visualizing-mobile-transect-data\" title=\"Myotisoft Transect\"\u003eMyotisoft Transect\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/batmanagement.com\/collections\/sonobat-software\" title=\"SonoBat Bat Call Analysis Software\"\u003eSonoBat Bat Call Analysis software\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"f-fp\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style229\"\u003eInterface:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo (2) USB ports\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne (1) Ethernet connector\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne (1) RS-232 console connector\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne (1) EXT MIC connector\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne (1) 12V power barrel connector\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style1014\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible Accessories:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAirLink Raven-X cellular modem\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAR125 Ultrasonic Receiver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlue Icicle XLR microphone interface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLCD Controller\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style1014\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage (user provided):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB2 Thumb-drives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB2 Compact Flash writer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB2 enabled external hard drives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003eAvailable In Stock, \u003cem\u003eUsually Ships 1-2 Days\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e"}

{"id":160135446555,"title":"Binary Acoustic Technology AR180-EXT","handle":"binary-acoustic-technology-ar125-ext","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"LEFT\"\u003eThe AR180-EXT is a professional quality ultrasonic receiver that is designed for ultrasonic recording and acoustic analysis. It employs a directional, wide bandwidth ultrasonic element along with ultrasonic to digital conversion technology to produce a high quality, digitally sampled, acoustic stream that is injected directly into a laptop computer or field recorder to perform ultrasonic monitoring, and analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"LEFT\"\u003eThe AR180-EXT system is specifically designed for bat monitoring applications which require that the detector is mounted quite a distance away from the recording device. The system consists of an ultrasonic microphone element and a ultrasonic digitizer unit. The two units are separable up to 250 feet and are connected using industry standard CAT-5e or CAT-6 cable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"LEFT\"\u003eThe AR180-EXT is shipped with a 20 foot cable.  Longer cables can also be supplied, but with an additional charge\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eProduct Highlights\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtendable microphone element\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect digital conversion technology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1KHz to 180 KHz operating range\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh sensitivity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh speed USB 2.0 interface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDurable aluminum enclosure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1\/4-20 camera mount\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrice includes a 20 foot Cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style229\"\u003eAR180-EXT is better at:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApplications where a long cable run is necessary between the microphone element and the actual recorder or computer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003eActive recording\/viewing live full spectrum activity, and then selectively recording only the bat pass of interest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003eEducational demos; people are entranced by the \"campfire effect\" of watching bat activity go by live.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003ePassive monitoring; the AR180EXT is housed in a robust weatherproof housing more appropriate for inclement weather.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003eOrient this microphone horizontally to minimize moisture into the microphone element. Raise this microphone as far as possible from all obstructions (~12'+ above ground) and extend it into the airspce you intend to monitor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/batmanagement.com\/collections\/sonobat-software\" title=\"SonoBat Bat Call Analysis Software\"\u003eSonoBatLIVE\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.digitalbiology.audio\u0026amp;hl=en\" title=\"Bat Recorder Android app\"\u003eBat Recorder Android app\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/batmanagement.com\/products\/transect-app-for-visualizing-mobile-transect-data\" title=\"Myotisoft Transect\"\u003eMyotisoft Transect\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/batmanagement.com\/collections\/sonobat-software\" title=\"SonoBat Bat Call Analysis Software\"\u003eSonoBat Bat Call Analysis software\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style229\"\u003eAR180-EXT Specifications:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequency Range : 1 to 180 KHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDynamic Range : \u0026gt; 84 dB (Full BW) and \u0026gt; 90 dB (Audio BW)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRange Limits (SPL +\/- 3 dB) : Max : 90 dB, Min : 0 dB (Full) \/ -6 dB (audio)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum Separation : 250 feet using CAT 6 cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh speed USB 2.0 interface with recorders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDurable aluminum enclosure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeather Tolerant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1\/4-20 standard camera mount\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003eAvailable In Stock, \u003cem\u003eUsually Ships 1-2 Days\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e","published_at":"2017-09-21T23:12:13-04:00","created_at":"2017-10-05T13:08:29-04:00","vendor":"Binary Acoustic Technology","type":"Electronics (Not Amazon)","tags":["Active","Passive","USB"],"price":145000,"price_min":145000,"price_max":145000,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":2072649662491,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"BAT180-EXT","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Binary Acoustic Technology AR180-EXT","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":145000,"weight":907,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":0,"inventory_management":null,"inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":"","requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/batmanagement.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/AR125EXT-1DSC_8697.jpg?v=1507223865"],"featured_image":"\/\/batmanagement.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/AR125EXT-1DSC_8697.jpg?v=1507223865","options":["Title"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":655033204839,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.498,"height":3164,"width":4739,"src":"\/\/batmanagement.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/AR125EXT-1DSC_8697.jpg?v=1507223865"},"aspect_ratio":1.498,"height":3164,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/batmanagement.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/AR125EXT-1DSC_8697.jpg?v=1507223865","width":4739}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"LEFT\"\u003eThe AR180-EXT is a professional quality ultrasonic receiver that is designed for ultrasonic recording and acoustic analysis. It employs a directional, wide bandwidth ultrasonic element along with ultrasonic to digital conversion technology to produce a high quality, digitally sampled, acoustic stream that is injected directly into a laptop computer or field recorder to perform ultrasonic monitoring, and analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"LEFT\"\u003eThe AR180-EXT system is specifically designed for bat monitoring applications which require that the detector is mounted quite a distance away from the recording device. The system consists of an ultrasonic microphone element and a ultrasonic digitizer unit. The two units are separable up to 250 feet and are connected using industry standard CAT-5e or CAT-6 cable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"LEFT\"\u003eThe AR180-EXT is shipped with a 20 foot cable.  Longer cables can also be supplied, but with an additional charge\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eProduct Highlights\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtendable microphone element\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect digital conversion technology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1KHz to 180 KHz operating range\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh sensitivity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh speed USB 2.0 interface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDurable aluminum enclosure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1\/4-20 camera mount\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrice includes a 20 foot Cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style229\"\u003eAR180-EXT is better at:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApplications where a long cable run is necessary between the microphone element and the actual recorder or computer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003eActive recording\/viewing live full spectrum activity, and then selectively recording only the bat pass of interest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003eEducational demos; people are entranced by the \"campfire effect\" of watching bat activity go by live.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003ePassive monitoring; the AR180EXT is housed in a robust weatherproof housing more appropriate for inclement weather.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003eOrient this microphone horizontally to minimize moisture into the microphone element. Raise this microphone as far as possible from all obstructions (~12'+ above ground) and extend it into the airspce you intend to monitor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/batmanagement.com\/collections\/sonobat-software\" title=\"SonoBat Bat Call Analysis Software\"\u003eSonoBatLIVE\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.digitalbiology.audio\u0026amp;hl=en\" title=\"Bat Recorder Android app\"\u003eBat Recorder Android app\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/batmanagement.com\/products\/transect-app-for-visualizing-mobile-transect-data\" title=\"Myotisoft Transect\"\u003eMyotisoft Transect\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/batmanagement.com\/collections\/sonobat-software\" title=\"SonoBat Bat Call Analysis Software\"\u003eSonoBat Bat Call Analysis software\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style229\"\u003eAR180-EXT Specifications:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequency Range : 1 to 180 KHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDynamic Range : \u0026gt; 84 dB (Full BW) and \u0026gt; 90 dB (Audio BW)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRange Limits (SPL +\/- 3 dB) : Max : 90 dB, Min : 0 dB (Full) \/ -6 dB (audio)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum Separation : 250 feet using CAT 6 cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh speed USB 2.0 interface with recorders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDurable aluminum enclosure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeather Tolerant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1\/4-20 standard camera mount\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003eAvailable In Stock, \u003cem\u003eUsually Ships 1-2 Days\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e"}

{"id":771222175847,"title":"Bat Acoustic Data Post Processing and Manual Vetting","handle":"bat-acoustic-data-post-processing-and-manual-vetting","description":"\u003cp class=\"style1051\"\u003eSee \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/batmanagement.com\/pages\/florida-bonneted-bat-acoustic-survey-review\" title=\"florida bonneted bat survey\"\u003especific fees for Florida Bonneted bat data analysis here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style1051\"\u003eSee \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/batmanagement.com\/pages\/indiana-northern-long-eared-bat-acoustic-data-analysis\" title=\"indiana bat survey\"\u003especific fees for Indiana and Northern Long-ear bat data analysis here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style1051\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style1106\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style946\"\u003eSeveral automated software programs have been developed to handle large acoustic data sets. And, the software developers \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style946\"\u003ewould lead us to believe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style946\"\u003e that their products will make echolocation call analysis fast while providing highly confident results for species occupancy and bat activity levels. Unfortunately, the reality is that \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style946\"\u003enone of the current automated classifier tools associated with these programs are as accurate or precise as they need to be, especially when their outputs have the potential to impact major land management or development decisions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style1106\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style946\"\u003eThe problem lies with the plasticity inherent in bat echolocation calls and how bats actually use echolocation. A bat’s need for information, and therefore the type of echolocation call it will produce, can change with prey-type, habitat complexity, and behavior. For many bat species, confident classification can only be achieved on a subset of call types within a bat’s repertoire. Currently, the only way to obtain high levels of confidence on species level identification is to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style946\"\u003ehave expert, human review of the recordings in question.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style1115\"\u003eBecause of the lackluster results from testing the accuracy of the four main analysis software programs being used in North America, land managers have been increasingly concerned over the validity of acoustic survey results and equipment. There is quite a bit of experience that goes into interpreting results from acoustic surveys. Projects attempting to place or dismiss T\u0026amp;E species solely on the basis of echolocation recordings can be challenging at best, it is important to be realistic about acoustic results, especially if that was the only survey method used on a project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style1115 f-lp\"\u003eNot sure if you need a second opinion? We will be happy to provide new clients with our analysis of their selection of ~12 files. We will provide you with a full file-by-file description of the consensus between the classifier's output and our manual vetting for each recording you provide. Bat acoustic analysis is a very specialized field. \u003cspan class=\"style1201\"\u003eRelying wholesale upon one reporting source for T\u0026amp;E species may leave consultants or managing agencies at great risk of legal liability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style1115 f-lp\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"style1115 f-lp\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style1139\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style570\"\u003eWhat Services We Provide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style1047 f-fp\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style1141\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style55\"\u003e1. A \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style1141\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style55\"\u003e2nd Opinion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style1141\"\u003e on already classified full-spectrum files. If your land management decisions costing up to millions of dollars hinges on relatively few au\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style1142\"\u003edio recordings of bats, it makes sense to obtain additional expert opinions. Confidential and secure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style1051\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style1164\"\u003e2. Auto-analysis with Manual Vetting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style1141\"\u003e on raw and\/or attributed files for species of interest and\/or the entire collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style1051\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style1164\"\u003e3. Complete Acoustic Survey Reports,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style1141\"\u003e summarizing data submitted, results of two (2) auto-classification outputs, MLE results and manual-vetting of species of interest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style1051\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"style1051\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style1148\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style570\"\u003eWhat Is the Cost\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style1051\"\u003eMinimum charge on all projects. Each project is different; please contact \u003ca href=\"mailto:jchenger@batmanagement.com?subject=Acoustic%20Data%20Service%20Quote\u0026amp;body=Hello%20John\"\u003eJohn Chenger\u003c\/a\u003e for a quote.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style1051\"\u003eSee \u003ca title=\"florida bonneted bat survey\" href=\"https:\/\/batmanagement.com\/pages\/florida-bonneted-bat-acoustic-survey-review\"\u003especific fees for Florida Bonneted bat data analysis here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style1051\"\u003eSee \u003ca title=\"indiana bat survey\" href=\"https:\/\/batmanagement.com\/pages\/indiana-northern-long-eared-bat-acoustic-data-analysis\"\u003especific fees for Indiana and Northern Long-ear bat data analysis here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style1051\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"style1051\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style1148\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style570\"\u003eWhat We Accept\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style1051\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style1141\"\u003eFull-spectrum (FS) *.WAV Recordings \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style1141\"\u003e (*.ZC and *.WAC format will be accepted, at an additional charge).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style1044\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style225\"\u003eData can be submitted on an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style225\"\u003eexternal storage device \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style225\"\u003eor use a\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style225\"\u003e file transfer service\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style225\"\u003e such as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wetransfer.com\" title=\"we transfer file transfer service\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ewetransfer.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style225\"\u003e to send up to 1 GB at a time at no charge. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style1044\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style225\"\u003eLarge Batches of Data\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style225\"\u003e should be organized in separate folders by site.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style1044\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"style1047\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style1148\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style570\"\u003eAdditional Information Required for Each Data Batch Submitted\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style1047\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style1141\"\u003eState and County\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style1141\"\u003e where recordings were made. Additional location information is helpful, but not required (e.g., nearest town, landownership, Lat\/Long, elevation).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style1028\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style225\"\u003eDate of deployment. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style225\"\u003eAdditional site information is helpful (e.g., weather conditions; temperature, dew point, cloud cover, humidity, wind, precipitation, etc.).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style1028\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style225\"\u003eMake and Model of Detector used\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style225\"\u003e (include installed firmware version and all recording settings; inquire for a list of essential settings for your detector if you are unsure of what to include).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style1028 f-lp\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style225\"\u003eMicrophone Type and Deployment description\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style225\"\u003e at a minimum the make and model of microphone. Addition information is often quite helpful (e.g., external cabled microphone, any directional attachments, height above-ground-level (agl), and orientation\/azimuth, position in habitat; over water, in clearing, along forest edge, etc.) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style1028 f-lp\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style225\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Site Photograph\u003c\/strong\u003e is still worth a thousand words and helps us determine if call quality is suffering from microphone placement or hardware issues. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2018-06-05T14:52:40-04:00","created_at":"2018-06-05T15:40:22-04:00","vendor":"Bat Conservation and Management","type":"Service","tags":[],"price":12500,"price_min":12500,"price_max":29500,"available":true,"price_varies":true,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":39686563364967,"title":"One Hour - $295","option1":"One Hour - $295","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"Bat-DataPP","requires_shipping":false,"taxable":false,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Bat Acoustic Data Post Processing and Manual Vetting - One Hour - $295","public_title":"One Hour - $295","options":["One Hour - $295"],"price":29500,"weight":0,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":-99,"inventory_management":null,"inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":"","requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]},{"id":39686563397735,"title":"Additional Second Opinion Hours - $125","option1":"Additional Second Opinion Hours - $125","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"Bat-DataPP-2","requires_shipping":false,"taxable":false,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Bat Acoustic Data Post Processing and Manual Vetting - Additional Second Opinion Hours - $125","public_title":"Additional Second Opinion Hours - $125","options":["Additional Second Opinion Hours - $125"],"price":12500,"weight":0,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":-8,"inventory_management":null,"inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":"","requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/batmanagement.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/image.png?v=1528227633"],"featured_image":"\/\/batmanagement.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/image.png?v=1528227633","options":["Second Opinion"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":848251289703,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.261,"height":475,"width":599,"src":"\/\/batmanagement.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/image.png?v=1528227633"},"aspect_ratio":1.261,"height":475,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/batmanagement.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/image.png?v=1528227633","width":599}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cp class=\"style1051\"\u003eSee \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/batmanagement.com\/pages\/florida-bonneted-bat-acoustic-survey-review\" title=\"florida bonneted bat survey\"\u003especific fees for Florida Bonneted bat data analysis here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style1051\"\u003eSee \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/batmanagement.com\/pages\/indiana-northern-long-eared-bat-acoustic-data-analysis\" title=\"indiana bat survey\"\u003especific fees for Indiana and Northern Long-ear bat data analysis here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style1051\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style1106\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style946\"\u003eSeveral automated software programs have been developed to handle large acoustic data sets. And, the software developers \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style946\"\u003ewould lead us to believe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style946\"\u003e that their products will make echolocation call analysis fast while providing highly confident results for species occupancy and bat activity levels. Unfortunately, the reality is that \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style946\"\u003enone of the current automated classifier tools associated with these programs are as accurate or precise as they need to be, especially when their outputs have the potential to impact major land management or development decisions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style1106\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style946\"\u003eThe problem lies with the plasticity inherent in bat echolocation calls and how bats actually use echolocation. A bat’s need for information, and therefore the type of echolocation call it will produce, can change with prey-type, habitat complexity, and behavior. For many bat species, confident classification can only be achieved on a subset of call types within a bat’s repertoire. Currently, the only way to obtain high levels of confidence on species level identification is to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style946\"\u003ehave expert, human review of the recordings in question.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style1115\"\u003eBecause of the lackluster results from testing the accuracy of the four main analysis software programs being used in North America, land managers have been increasingly concerned over the validity of acoustic survey results and equipment. There is quite a bit of experience that goes into interpreting results from acoustic surveys. Projects attempting to place or dismiss T\u0026amp;E species solely on the basis of echolocation recordings can be challenging at best, it is important to be realistic about acoustic results, especially if that was the only survey method used on a project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style1115 f-lp\"\u003eNot sure if you need a second opinion? We will be happy to provide new clients with our analysis of their selection of ~12 files. We will provide you with a full file-by-file description of the consensus between the classifier's output and our manual vetting for each recording you provide. Bat acoustic analysis is a very specialized field. \u003cspan class=\"style1201\"\u003eRelying wholesale upon one reporting source for T\u0026amp;E species may leave consultants or managing agencies at great risk of legal liability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style1115 f-lp\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"style1115 f-lp\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style1139\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style570\"\u003eWhat Services We Provide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style1047 f-fp\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style1141\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style55\"\u003e1. A \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style1141\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style55\"\u003e2nd Opinion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style1141\"\u003e on already classified full-spectrum files. If your land management decisions costing up to millions of dollars hinges on relatively few au\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style1142\"\u003edio recordings of bats, it makes sense to obtain additional expert opinions. Confidential and secure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style1051\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style1164\"\u003e2. Auto-analysis with Manual Vetting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style1141\"\u003e on raw and\/or attributed files for species of interest and\/or the entire collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style1051\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style1164\"\u003e3. Complete Acoustic Survey Reports,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style1141\"\u003e summarizing data submitted, results of two (2) auto-classification outputs, MLE results and manual-vetting of species of interest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style1051\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"style1051\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style1148\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style570\"\u003eWhat Is the Cost\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style1051\"\u003eMinimum charge on all projects. Each project is different; please contact \u003ca href=\"mailto:jchenger@batmanagement.com?subject=Acoustic%20Data%20Service%20Quote\u0026amp;body=Hello%20John\"\u003eJohn Chenger\u003c\/a\u003e for a quote.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style1051\"\u003eSee \u003ca title=\"florida bonneted bat survey\" href=\"https:\/\/batmanagement.com\/pages\/florida-bonneted-bat-acoustic-survey-review\"\u003especific fees for Florida Bonneted bat data analysis here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style1051\"\u003eSee \u003ca title=\"indiana bat survey\" href=\"https:\/\/batmanagement.com\/pages\/indiana-northern-long-eared-bat-acoustic-data-analysis\"\u003especific fees for Indiana and Northern Long-ear bat data analysis here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style1051\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"style1051\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style1148\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style570\"\u003eWhat We Accept\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style1051\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style1141\"\u003eFull-spectrum (FS) *.WAV Recordings \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style1141\"\u003e (*.ZC and *.WAC format will be accepted, at an additional charge).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style1044\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style225\"\u003eData can be submitted on an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style225\"\u003eexternal storage device \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style225\"\u003eor use a\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style225\"\u003e file transfer service\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style225\"\u003e such as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wetransfer.com\" title=\"we transfer file transfer service\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ewetransfer.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style225\"\u003e to send up to 1 GB at a time at no charge. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style1044\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style225\"\u003eLarge Batches of Data\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style225\"\u003e should be organized in separate folders by site.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style1044\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"style1047\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style1148\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style570\"\u003eAdditional Information Required for Each Data Batch Submitted\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style1047\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style1141\"\u003eState and County\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style1141\"\u003e where recordings were made. Additional location information is helpful, but not required (e.g., nearest town, landownership, Lat\/Long, elevation).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style1028\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style225\"\u003eDate of deployment. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style225\"\u003eAdditional site information is helpful (e.g., weather conditions; temperature, dew point, cloud cover, humidity, wind, precipitation, etc.).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style1028\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style225\"\u003eMake and Model of Detector used\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style225\"\u003e (include installed firmware version and all recording settings; inquire for a list of essential settings for your detector if you are unsure of what to include).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style1028 f-lp\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style225\"\u003eMicrophone Type and Deployment description\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style225\"\u003e at a minimum the make and model of microphone. Addition information is often quite helpful (e.g., external cabled microphone, any directional attachments, height above-ground-level (agl), and orientation\/azimuth, position in habitat; over water, in clearing, along forest edge, etc.) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style1028 f-lp\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style225\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Site Photograph\u003c\/strong\u003e is still worth a thousand words and helps us determine if call quality is suffering from microphone placement or hardware issues. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e"}